POSTPONED. The political economy of weapons and the public health costs of guns

An event by the Healthcare in Conflict Research Network. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we have decided to postpone this event. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Iain Overton (Executive Director of Action on Armed Violence, AOAV) About this event This talk examines how armed violence is routinely framed as a matter of national security rather than public health. Drawing on investigative research into the global gun trade, gun ownership and political influence worldwide and patterns of gun violence, I will explore how economic incentives, corporate structures and political lobbying shape the production and circulation of firearms. I will argue that reframing gun violence as a health crisis alters both the ethical terrain and